Stanislav Petrov is known as "the man who saved the world" because of his decision to stop nuclear war broke out.460x_1442912781.jpgStanislav Petrov in the ears of his house in the suburbs of Moscow. Photo: APAccording to the AP, on the night of 26/9/1983, alarm, signaling that America has launched an intercontinental ballistic missile. Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov, 44 years old must decide quickly viewed the attack on the Soviet Union that are real or not."I realize that I have to decide, and the probability is only 50/50", Petrov said.Although early warning satellites of the Soviet Union, has a range throughout the land of America, reported that there is a missile launch, Petrov decided that it is a false alarm. If he does not do so, the Soviet leader could have responded by carrying out a nuclear strike in retaliation.Even at that situation because the Soviet Union is the fear of a sudden nuclear attack from the United States at the time of the cold war in particular stress. That month, the Soviet downing of an airliner in the journey from America to Korea, so suspect it is stealth aircraft. America at the time also is preparing for a major NATO exercises, called Able Archer, simulating a nuclear attack.Petrov, now 76 years old, lives fairly quietly in a simple apartment in Fryazino, Moscow suburbs. He still remembers the alarm bell rang shortly after midnight in the secret control centre Serpukhov-15."Then, suddenly silent alarm rú up, lights light up the command line ' fired '," he said. "I'm really astounded".He stood up and see that other people are looking at him confused. "My team almost panic, and I realized that if to panic that all the victories will end". He needs to make a decision.In his film, Petrov said that he did not want to be responsible is the person who did the outbreak of nuclear war. But when interviewed, he said: "I don't have time to think whether I do or not World War III broke out," he said. "I have to decide quickly view information sent by the computer are trusted or not".A few minutes after the first alarm, the siren alarm again, warning that America has made service launched Monday. Soon after, the system reported that five rockets had been fired.Petrov reported to the command that the system had provided false information. He was not entirely sure, but his decision was strengthened by the fact that the Soviet Union's land radar does not have confirmation. Radar only detected signs of the missiles after they are launched, so you know it's more reliable.The Soviet Union then detect false alarm due to the satellites mistook the reflection of the Sun from the clouds high is a rocket launcher.Petrov was not rewarded for his actions, but his commanders has revealed the incident after the Soviet breakup in 1991. If Colonel General Yury Votintse don't speak out, then the Petrov "may have forgotten it go like a nightmare".On 21/5/2004, Association of world citizens (AWC), headquartered in San Francisco awarded $ 1000 to Petrov "in recognition of his role in preventing the disaster happened".In January 2006, Petrov to USA, where he was honored in a meeting of the United Nations in New York. AWC again given an extra special prize for him. The Danish Director Peter Anthony then made a film about his historic decision, called "man save the world".Phải làm rõ rằng nhiệm vụ của Petrov chỉ là giám sát thiết bị do thám vệ tinh và truyền đạt lại thông tin lên hệ thống chỉ huy. Giới lãnh đạo mới là người quyết định liệu có tấn công trả đũa hay không. Nhưng vai trò của Petrov rất quan trọng trong việc cung cấp thông tin để ra quyết định đó. Theo Bruce Blair, chuyên gia hạt nhân chiến lược thời Chiến tranh Lạnh, "các nhà lãnh đạo chỉ mất vài phút để ra quyết định. Nếu được báo rằng một cuộc tấn công đã được phát động, họ sẽ ra quyết định trả đũa".Tuy nhiên thiếu tướng Vladimir Dvorkin, chuyên gia về lực lượng hạt nhân chiến lược của Nga nói rằng các nhà lãnh đạo Liên Xô dù thế nào cũng sẽ chờ đợi xác nhận từ radar trước khi quyết định.Hiện giờ, Nga không còn vệ tinh do thám toàn nước Mỹ. Họ dựa hoàn toàn vào mạng lưới radar để giám sát lực lượng hạt nhân của Mỹ."Tình hình ở Nga hiện giờ là hệ thống vệ tinh không hề hoạt động, và điều này chẳng làm ai quá sợ hãi", Dvorkin nói. "Anh có thể thấy đấy, mọi người đều sống bình yên, không hoảng sợ".Phương Vũ
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